Motown Blog Posts
Yamaha’s upcoming 250cc warrior

The 250cc bike segment is the talk of the motown not only here in India but also in the southeast Asian nations. Bikes in the 250cc segment are sporty yet versatile, and stylish yet (relatively) inexpensive to maintain. No wonder they are turning out...
by automotive updates on Apr 11, 2013
Yamaha’s upcoming 250cc warrior

The 250cc bike segment is the talk of the motown not only here in India but also in the southeast Asian nations. Bikes in the 250cc segment are sporty yet versatile, and stylish yet (relatively) inexpensive to maintain. No wonder they are turning out...
by automotive updates on Apr 11, 2013
‘American Idol’ 2013 recap: A latest contender emerges upon Motown Week – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com

Today, we got a good headlines about ‘American Idol’ 2013 recap: A latest contender emerges upon Motown Week – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com. We goal we can suffer it. Another year of “American Idol,” an additional Motown Week.
by global update news on Mar 28, 2013
too funny – DEKE RICHARDS IS DEAD – A WHITE SONGWRITER WHO WROTE THE HITS FOR MOTOWN – HAHA!

EMINEM IS THE WHITE HOPE OF RAP LOL AND THEN THERE IS DEKE RICHARDS WHO WAS THE SONGWRITER WHO WROTE THE HITS AT MOTOWN MAN, THOSE BLACK PEOPLE CAN’T LIVE THIS SHIT DOWN! HAHA ===================================================BONJU Deke Richar...
by The Word Warrior-Bonju Blog on Mar 26, 2013
2013 Chrysler 300 Motown Edition

Chrysler shows at the Detroit Auto Show a special edition of the Chrysler 300, which was launched in honor of the Motor City and Motown Records. True to the motto "If cars are the heart of the Motor City, so music is their soul" Chrysler honor...
by Top Auto Car on Dec 27, 2012
Lenny Kravitz Set to Play Soul Legend Marvin Gaye

Multi-Instrumentalist Lenny Kravitz has been selected to play Marvin Gaye in a film about the last years of the Motown singer’s life. The film is said to chart the final years of Gaye’s life in London from 1981, when he was suffering from an...
by Music In Hand, Inc on Nov 20, 2012
Nicki Minaj Calls Herself “A Crazy Psychopath With Great Intentions” My Truth (Full Episode)

So the three part reality series is finally here and the wrath of Nicki’s crazy alter-ego Roman Zolanski, has been unleashed upon the world. No joke. The platinum selling female rapper, who... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit...
by Ghost Rider Radio on Nov 5, 2012
Local Events for the Foodie in You: Week of Oct 22nd!

I’m getting this out there a little late, but better late than never right?? There is so much going on this week, and especially this weekend. I normally don’t list all of the parties going on over the weekend but it’s Halloween so...
by New York City Eats on Oct 22, 2012
JUST SAYING: It's Like A "Heatwave"

90+ Temperatures in New York City. Welcome back, Summer - my (despised ex) old friend.
by Melismatic on Jun 21, 2012
Hot Music Video – Take It To The Head – DJ Khaled ft. Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne (Album: Kiss The Ring)

“Take It to the Head” is a song by hip hop artist DJ Khaled, released as the lead single from his sixth studio album, Kiss the Ring. The song features R&B singer Chris Brown and hip-hop artists Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne.The...
by Ghost Rider Radio on May 22, 2012
The Contours--Do You Love Me (1962)

The Contours started their life out as The Blenders in 1958. After a couple of years, a couple of new singers, and a change to The Contours, they were able to get a audition with Berry Gordy who was just forming Motown record...
by The Rock and Roll Omnibus on Apr 23, 2012
Rare Earth should not be so rare…

Finally, I am back to writing about vinyl. This album came to me by way of my new friend Dave. Dave said I could keep all his vinyl if I transferred them to CD’s for him. I have been working on that project steadily over the past few months...
by turntabletales.com on Apr 15, 2012
Dennis Coffey & the Detroit Guitar Band--Scorpio (1971)

Dennis Coffey was a part of the "Funk Brothers" who helped changed Motown's image in the late 60's/early 70's by adding a more muscular sound. They could be heard on many of Norman Whitfield produced songs including, The Temp...
by The Rock and Roll Omnibus on Apr 9, 2012
Charlene--I've Never Been To Me (1982)

Remember tonight at 9pm central US, The Rock and Roll Omnibus will be on the air. Just go to www.radiofreenashville.org, and for two hours hear the best music and the stories behind them..... There i...
by The Rock and Roll Omnibus on Mar 19, 2012
Hot Music Video – Dirty Money (Freestyle) – Nicki Minaj (Unrealeased Video)

Onika Tanya Maraj known by her stage name Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian-born rapper. She was born in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago, and moved to the New York borough of Queens when she was five. Nicki Minaj has evolved into many crazy person...
by Ghost Rider Radio on Feb 21, 2012
Ben l’oncle soul – Ben l’oncle soul (2010)

BEN L’ONCLE SOUL ( nacido Benjamin Duterde , en 1984 ) es un cantante y compositor francés que se enmarca dentro de la corriente NeoSoul . Su afición por el Soul y por la Música Negra le llega de su madre . Ben , entre mecedoras y biberones...
by La Música de Abel, Johnny, Clara y Cía. on Jan 31, 2012
Johnny Bristol--Hang On In There Baby (1974)

Johnny Bristol made his first successes as a producer for Motown. Among the many he produced hits for included, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Diana Ross & the Supremes, and Smokey Robinson & the Miracles.
by The Rock and Roll Omnibus on Jan 19, 2012
The Four Tops Musical Leader George Rountree Dies at Age 61

George Rountree was a key behind-the-scenes associate of the famed Motown quartet the Four Tops. He has died. He was 61. The Sun reports Rountree, who worked as the group’s musical director for more... AToast2Wealth- Unveiling Truth Behind Celebri...
by AT2W on Nov 3, 2011
The Tamla Motown Appreciation Society

(by Robert Nicholls) TMAS badge courtesy of Alvaro Rubio Sometime in 1964 I joined Dave Godin’s Tamla Motown Appreciation Society (TMAS) of the UK although I have long since lost my TMAS membership card and other insignia. The membership badge wa...
by The Mod Generation on Jun 23, 2011
Top 100

(John Leo Waters' Top 100 tunes from back in the day) I have tried to be objective in my choices. Whilst I love every track listed I have picked tracks that take me back to that period between 1964 and 1967 when I felt that the Mod influence was a...
by The Mod Generation on Jun 8, 2011
